Ceremonial

Soldiers with key roles in the late Queen’s funeral receive unique recognition

Ahead of his Coronation on 6 May 23, His Majesty King Charles has bestowed a rare set of honours upon those who held important roles during the preparations and funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Published: 25 Mar 2023

Ceremonial

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment pass their Major General’s Inspection with ‘flying standards’

Knightsbridge has hosted the impressive annual spectacle of His Majesty The King’s mounted bodyguard parading in Hyde Park, proving their readiness for the busy 2023 ceremonial year.

Published: 22 Mar 2023

Ceremonial

The Prince and Princess of Wales hand over duties at St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards

The presence of The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Irish Guards Saint Patrick’s Day parade is a familiar honour, but this year was uniquely different!

Published: 17 Mar 2023

Heritage

Soldiers, the Shamrock and St Patrick's Day

Although the Irish have observed St Patrick’s Day for centuries, it wasn’t formally celebrated by the British Army until 1900.

Published: 17 Mar 2023

Ceremonial

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery declared fit for the King!

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery has been declared “fit to represent the nation” following their annual inspection today in Woolwich by Major General Christopher Ghika, General Officer Commanding The Household Division.

Published: 14 Mar 2023

People

Tributes paid to 'outstanding' musician who led The Royal Welsh Band with distinction

Major Denis Burton MBE passed away after “a very short but aggressive illness” following a remarkable career spanning 50 years.

Published: 14 Mar 2023

Ceremonial

Wales forever! The Welsh Guards celebrate St David’s Day

The 1st Battalion Welsh Guards celebrated St David’s Day in Windsor today, with the first visit of their new Royal Colonel, Prince William, Prince of Wales, to the Battalion. He was accompanied on his inaugural visit by His wife, The Princess of Wales.

Published: 01 Mar 2023

Who We Are

Army Air Corps exercises Freedom before return to Estonia

Over 150 officers and soldiers from 1st Regiment Army Air Corps (1AAC) based at Yeovilton, marched through the streets of Wincanton last week to exercise their Freedom of the town before deploying on operations later this year.

Published: 28 Feb 2023

Ceremonial

Household Cavalry Pairs Shoeing Competition 2023

Sparks flew on Friday and Saturday at Hyde Park Barracks Forge when the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment hosted their twenty second annual farrier competition. The competition drew soldier and civilian farriers alike, as well as apprentices

Published: 27 Feb 2023

Training

AFC Harrogate sees 400 more graduates

Four hundred Junior Soldiers have marked the end of intensive training in a graduation ceremony at the Army Foundation College, Harrogate.

Published: 10 Feb 2023